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This is one of the better Sonoma Cabs I have had. Purple in color with some ruby hues, opaque and bright. The nose is elegant but still powerful with cassis, black cherries, baking spices and slight fresh tobacco notes. Great texture. Medium tannins. Nice acidity. On the palate, this is young but already showing nice complexity. Layers of black cherries and cassis with a touch of earthiness and char. Long finish. This is delicious on its own and will work well with foods. It would works nicely with Eggplant Parmesan. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.
This was fantastic. Purple in color, opaque and shimmering bright. The nose is deep with cassis, graphite, clay, baking spices, slight tobacco and char. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Great balance. On the palate, this is deep and delicious. Flavors of cassis, tobacco, chocolate and char. Layers of complexity unwind in the glass. Long finish. This is still young and will improve but is great now. Ideally hold for another five to ten years but either way, drink over the next twenty to thirty years.
Jamie Kutch tends to make very elegant Pinot Noir's. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, cherry cough drops, slight sour cherries and slighter cola. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Nicely balanced. On the palate, this seems fully mature. Some depth and complexity. Good finish. This is drinking very well and seems about at peak. It should be at this level for at least another five years. It is very nice on its own and will work well with the right foods. This would be a nice pairing with grilled Salmon.
This appears to be available only from the winery. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, raspberries, slight bramble and black pepper. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, there is plenty of depth. Flavors of cherries and black cherries with some pepper. Good finish. A bit of complexity. This is drinking well now on its own and should work well with many foods. A nice choice with meatloaf. Drink over the next three to five years.
This is a blend of 77% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, and 3% Alicante Bouschet. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is deep with black cherries, slight blueberries, sandalwood, and slight black pepper. Medium bodied. Light drying tannins. Good balance. On the palate, black cherries and black raspberries with a bit of spice and pepper. Good finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for another five to eight years. It is nice on its own and will work nicely with many foods. It would work well with Roasted Chicken.
